I recently heard that drones are being confiscated near Tromsø Airport. What’s the story behind it?
Yeah, the police are basically waiting outside Ishavskatedralen and grabbing drones one after another.
Dru said:
Yeah, the police are basically waiting outside Ishavskatedralen and grabbing drones one after another.
Are they using one of those drone jammers?
Dru said:
Yeah, the police are basically waiting outside Ishavskatedralen and grabbing drones one after another.
Are they using one of those drone jammers?
Nah, it seems like they don’t need to. Most drone pilots are pretty easy to spot.
Dru said:
Yeah, the police are basically waiting outside Ishavskatedralen and grabbing drones one after another.
Are they using one of those drone jammers?
They might be messing with the signal and forcing the drone to land or crash.
Dru said:
Yeah, the police are basically waiting outside Ishavskatedralen and grabbing drones one after another.
Why are so many drones flying around that church? Is there something special about it? I don’t get why it’s a problem. Can someone explain why you can’t fly in Tromsø?
@Dayton
It’s because of the airport. Tromsø is on an island, so flying is restricted in a large area. A lot of tourists don’t realize this and fly their drones near tourist spots like the church, thinking they’re outside the no-fly zone.
@Dru
Wow, I flew my drone in Tromsø about 8 years ago and had no idea about the airport restrictions. Lucky I didn’t lose my drone back then!
Dru said:
Yeah, the police are basically waiting outside Ishavskatedralen and grabbing drones one after another.
They probably use frequency jammers to stop the drones.
Dru said:
Yeah, the police are basically waiting outside Ishavskatedralen and grabbing drones one after another.
It’s not just Tromsø. The local police are serious about drone rules across Norway. They make sure you know: 1. If you fly in restricted zones, they’ll stop you. 2. Check the avalanche forecast too when flying in remote areas.
I went to Tromsø with my drone and made sure all my EU registration was in order. But I didn’t even bother trying to fly near the airport. People who lose their drones for flying illegally deserve it, they’re making things worse for responsible pilots.
Don’t people check flight restrictions before flying? It’s pretty simple: https://guidetolofoten.com/drone-flying-in-tromso/
Vale said:
Don’t people check flight restrictions before flying? It’s pretty simple: https://guidetolofoten.com/drone-flying-in-tromso/
You’re new here, aren’t you? People are always posting illegal flights. Maybe we need more drone prisons.
@Noor
Deporting people, like mentioned in the article, might work better. Losing a drone is one thing, but getting banned from a country for two years? That’s gotta hurt more.
@Noor
It’s ridiculous. In Europe, it feels like there’s a red zone everywhere. You’re 400m from a quiet road? Nope, there’s an airport 19km away, behind a mountain, and they still won’t let you fly. It’s overregulation to the point where no one cares anymore. They should focus on real dangers, not blanket bans.
@West
I don’t see the issue. Most European countries have clear maps that show where you can get permits. There are still plenty of areas you can fly. And I’m saying this from Belgium, where the rules were strict before the EASA reforms.
@West
The problem is drone flights near airports have increased, and they’ve installed tech to locate pilots quickly. It’s about safety—no one wants a drone colliding with a plane. Maybe it feels like overkill, but the risk is real.
@Uma
Americans have a reputation for ignoring no-fly zones and maps.
Parker said:
@Uma
Americans have a reputation for ignoring no-fly zones and maps.
These drones don’t even look like the ones Americans usually fly.
Parker said:
@Uma
Americans have a reputation for ignoring no-fly zones and maps.
These drones don’t even look like the ones Americans usually fly.
Relax, it’s a joke.